http://mlb.mlb.com SD Homepage News Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:32:59 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_sdnmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sd Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:56:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_sdnmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sd Juan Perez hit an RBI single as part of a two-run eighth inning as the Giants snapped the Padres' seven-game winning streak with a 5-4 victory Tuesday night. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51034214&notebook_id=51046132&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:45:01 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51034214&notebook_id=51046132&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Ben Francisco was designated for assignment by the Yankees on May 26 and was released on June 3. He hit .114 in 44 at-bats with the Yankees and had one home run. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51034214&notebook_id=51034916&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:03:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51034214&notebook_id=51034916&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd As the Padres and the Giants headed to the 12th inning Monday night, Will Venable was angry about going 1-for-7 with two strikeouts and stranding eight runners on base. He had even failed to get two bunts down as well. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51034214&notebook_id=51035170&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:53:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51034214&notebook_id=51035170&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Nick Vincent helped save the Padres on Monday night when he tossed two scoreless innings while getting the win in a 5-3 victory over the Giants in 13 innings. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_19_sdnmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=sd Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:12:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_19_sdnmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=sd Everything was working for Giants left-hander Madison Bumgarner in his last start against the Braves. The same can be said for Padres lefty Eric Stults, who tossed a two-hitter to pick up his sixth win of the season last Friday. Quinn Roberts http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51034214&notebook_id=51020002&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:33:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=51034214&notebook_id=51020002&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Former Padres first-round Draft pick Donavan Tate, who in 2009 agreed to the largest signing bonus in franchise history, is ready to resume his professional career. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_sdnmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sd Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:14:01 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_sdnmlb_sfnmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=sd Pinch-hitter Andrew Cashner's bunt single in the 13th inning Monday gave the Padres a 5-3 victory over the Giants and manager Bud Black his 500th career victory. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50932600&notebook_id=50939404&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:22:29 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50932600&notebook_id=50939404&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd The Padres promoted one of their top relievers from Double-A San Antonio to Triple-A Tucson on Monday. Right-hander Kevin Quackenbush, ranked by MLB.com as the Padres' No. 18 prospect, makes the jump to the Pacific Coast League after going 2-0 with a 0.29 ERA in 29 games for the Missions. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50932600&notebook_id=50938500&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:20:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50932600&notebook_id=50938500&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Shortstop Everth Cabrera, who left Sunday's victory over the D-backs with a sore left hamstring, could miss this three-game series against the Giants at AT&T Park. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50932600&notebook_id=50936574&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:08:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50932600&notebook_id=50936574&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd There were few answers to be had Monday in regard to the health of shortstop Everth Cabrera and left fielder Carlos Quentin. The news Monday on both was that they're still getting treatment and that a disabled-list stint is still a possibility. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50932600&notebook_id=50935788&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:01:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50932600&notebook_id=50935788&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Newcomer Pedro Ciriaco got his first start with the Padres on Monday when he was filled in at shortstop for an injured Everth Cabrera, who is out with a mild left hamstring strain. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50871920&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:32:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50871920&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd In a division that seems wide open, the Padres have breathed life into their season since their 5-15 start. Their 30-19 run has been triggered by outstanding pitching, timely offense and a belief throughout the organization that they could win. Richard Justice http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50808702&notebook_id=50861054&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:13:12 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50808702&notebook_id=50861054&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Shortstop Everth Cabrera injured his hamstring trying to steal second base in the eighth inning on Sunday, an attempt that was negated by a Chase Headley foul ball. He was taken out in the ninth for Pedro Ciriaco. Scott Bair http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50773176&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50773176&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd After a slow start, Padres left fielder Carlos Quentin's bat has started to warm just as the weather has. Could Quentin parlay this hot stretch at the plate into a spot on the National League All-Star team next month? To get there, Quentin will need some help. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50808702&notebook_id=50819872&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:50:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50808702&notebook_id=50819872&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Logan Forsythe's second professional catch as an outfielder was a difficult one. Arizona shortstop Didi Gregorius hit a slicing drive that tailed toward the left-field line Saturday night, and Forsythe set out in a dead sprint. Scott Bair http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50808702&notebook_id=50819774&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:50:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50808702&notebook_id=50819774&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Yasmani Grandal has had trouble sleeping. Instead of wasting time staring at the ceiling or watching late-night TV, the Padres catcher routinely reviews scouting DVDs on his next opponent. He logs a few hours a night in front of his flat screen, looking for clues to get the other team out. Scott Bair http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50808702&notebook_id=50819628&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:50:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50808702&notebook_id=50819628&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Padres left fielder Carlos Quentin missed his second straight game with a left shoulder injury. He hasn't been right since Friday, when he hurt himself on the follow through of a swing Scott Bair http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_arimlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sd Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:24:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_arimlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sd Kyle Blanks hit a tiebreaking three-run home run in the eighth inning and the Padres went on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 4-1, on Sunday afternoon in front of 27,943 at Petco Park. Scott Bair http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_arimlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sd Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:34:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_arimlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sd Yasmani Grandal and Kyle Blanks hit home runs, and Jason Marquis won his ninth game of the season as the Padres defeated the D-backs, 6-4, on Saturday before a crowd of 29,756 at Petco Park. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50735668&notebook_id=50757140&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:42:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50735668&notebook_id=50757140&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Left fielder Carlos Quentin was scratched from the starting lineup before Saturday's game against the D-backs, giving utilityman Pedro Ciriaco, in a roundabout way, his first start with his new team. Corey Brock and Teddy Cahill http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50735668&notebook_id=50757138&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:42:24 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50735668&notebook_id=50757138&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd There was good news to be had Saturday as rookie second baseman Jedd Gyorko hit in the cage for the first time since he landed on the disabled list. Then, he briefly took ground balls at second base during batting practice. Corey Brock and Teddy Cahill http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50735668&notebook_id=50738138&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:48:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50735668&notebook_id=50738138&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Right-hander Adys Portillo, the Padres' No. 5 prospect, began a Minor League rehab assignment Saturday in Fort Wayne. He pitched 2 2/3 innings in the second game of Fort Wayne's doubleheader against West Michigan. Corey Brock and Teddy Cahill http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50716986&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50716986&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd It's hard to believe on this Father's Day that Tony Gwynn Sr. is 53 and his son, Tony Jr., is already 30. Gwynn is the only career Padre inducted in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He was a .338 lifetime hitter and possesses eight NL batting titles. I caught up with him before Friday's 1998 NL champions' ceremony at Petco Park. Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50707802&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:27:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50707802&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd The Padres have signed shortstop Dustin Peterson, the team's second-round Draft pick and highest-drafted player to reach a deal. Peterson, who was the 50th overall pick in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft from Arizona's Gilbert High, had committed to play for Arizona State. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_arimlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sd Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:49:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_arimlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sd Eric Stults turned in a masterful performance Friday night, throwing a two-hitter in a 2-1 victory over the D-backs, lifting the Padres to four games behind first-place Arizona. Scott Bair http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50657066&notebook_id=50662910&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:13:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50657066&notebook_id=50662910&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Padres skipper Bud Black received a text message from Red Sox manager John Farrell early Friday afternoon, and it was an encouraging one. Scott Bair http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50657066&notebook_id=50658316&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:05:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50657066&notebook_id=50658316&vkey=notebook_sd&c_id=sd Nick Vincent had little time to process his first save opportunity. The right-hander knew that Justin Upton would be his responsibility should Atlanta's powerful outfielder hit in the ninth inning Wednesday. Scott Bair http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50640210&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:20:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50640210&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd The 1998 Padres team that made the World Series was honored at Petco Park on Friday. Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50517364&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:13:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50517364&vkey=news_sd&c_id=sd Eric Stults' athletic upbringing sounds like something straight out of the movie "Hoosiers." The Padres pitcher grew up in Indiana on a farm, which had a barn that not only housed farm equipment but also a basketball hoop. Corey Brock http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_atlmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sd Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:14:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_atlmlb_sdnmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=sd Chris Denorfia hit a two-run home run and Logan Forsythe drove in two runs Wednesday afternoon, backing Edinson Volquez's strong seven-inning start as the Padres defeated the Braves, 5-3, before a crowd of 22,316 at Petco Park. Jamal Collier